Major Cryptocurrency Platform NiceHash Hit by Significant Data Breach In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing cybersecurity landscape, NiceHash, a prominent cryptocurrency mining marketplace, has fallen victim to a substantial hacking incident. This breach has resulted in the theft of more than 4,700 Bitcoins, valued at over $57 million at…
In a new wave of cybercrime, the Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking organization, has ramped up its activities, focusing on the cryptocurrency sector. Recent reports by security firm Proofpoint indicate a large-scale malware campaign targeting digital currency users, further illustrating the group’s extensive involvement in financially motivated cyberattacks.…
On February 6, 2026, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb experienced a critical operational mishap during a promotional event designed to reward its users. Due to a system configuration error, a number of users found their accounts unexpectedly credited with significant amounts of Bitcoin, rather than the intended modest rewards. During…
Recent Malicious Code Injection Targets dYdX Developers Security researchers have uncovered a significant cybersecurity incident involving open-source packages published on npm and PyPI repositories. These packages were compromised with malicious code designed to steal wallet credentials from the dYdX development team and backend systems. As a result, both developers and…
A zero-day vulnerability has been identified in the desktop version of the end-to-end encrypted messaging application Telegram, specifically targeting the Windows client. This vulnerability has been actively exploited by cybercriminals to distribute malware designed to mine cryptocurrencies such as Monero and ZCash. This security flaw was uncovered by Alexey Firsh,…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Cybercrime Funding Secured at $1B Valuation to Enhance AI-Driven Investigative and Compliance Solutions Michael Novinson ( @MichaelNovinson) • February 4, 2026 Esteban Castano, co-founder and CEO of TRM Labs (Image: TRM Labs) TRM Labs, a blockchain analytics and AI solution vendor founded by a former…
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Explore topics such as Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, and Fraud Management & Cybercrime. Recent incidents: $7M Saga and $5M Makina Finance exploits Rashmi Ramesh (@rashmiramesh_) • January 22, 2026 Image: Shutterstock The latest roundup from Information Security Media Group highlights significant cybersecurity events impacting digital assets this week. Notably,…
In a twist amidst a complex legal struggle involving extradition, French authorities have emerged victorious in the case of Alexander Vinnik, a 38-year-old Russian national implicated in extensive cybercrime activities. A Greek court has ruled to extradite Vinnik to France rather than the United States or Russia, a decision that…
